The Ides of March

"Ides" derives from the Latin word "idus", meaning the day that stands in the middle of each month. The ides of March famously marked the downfall of Julius Caesar, followed by a series of events that turned the Roman Republic into the Empire that was famous for such wonders as the Colosseum, gladiators and emperors known by the title of Caesars.

Roman influence spread far across Europe in its time. Apart from Caesar's legacy, a range of roads paved with flat interlocked stones called the Appian Way also made the empire as grand as it was, providing a way to travel from A to B with ease. The roads were well built and they are still being used today.

Category: History and Adventure

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Welcome to the Eastern Serenity Blog. This archive is a collection of inspirations, of stories we want to share with you in our journey, and of small but fascinating traits, not only of Thailand, where our suppliers are based, but of the rest of the world.